11 May 2010

Spring's palate gone wild

May, is supposedly the loveliest month for us. Well, 2010's May barely comes close. There were so much to see to, like half a lot undone... Still, we're thankful that things went great like they should, at least the housewarming is done pretty.

Bear's friends had some quality time though, and was kind enough to offer some wild treats from the mountains. You read me - the mountains.

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You seriously think these wild vegetables look edible?

I don't remember the names of these soiled fellas, they had thorns. =( So I revenged my fingers by frying them into lightly-battered tempuras.

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They sure had this exquisite taste and fragrance, none that I've tasted before. I survived the consumption to find out later that these are not cheap stuff! Wild vegetables can only be picked during Spring, by experienced folks who would single out only the edibles. So they are considered as Spring's delicacies dished out mostly at classy restaurants or traditional inns.

7 comments:

And those mountain veg done tempura style look fabulous ...and I am sure they tasted just as good. and yes, sashimi from al live fish, with its head still flopping around as you feast on its flesh.... sounds so evil and gruesome, but I am sure it will taste great.

I am so sorry I haven't thanked you yet for your gorgeous gift! I had not forgotten, just not been able to get online, no time :(but I sent you a note yesterday in the post and put in some little cat notelets that I made for you :)I hope they get there ok- so sorry for delay in thanking you and for letting you know also that your parcel arrived safely.

I love this time of year also. As well as the wisteria, a beautiful Japanese peony is flowering in my garden! I must get some photo's and put them on my blog soon...